Playing indie games is a great way to find inspiration to help you come up with new game ideas. As a developer, the more involved you are in the indie game scene, the easier it is to get creative and …
For those who are not familiar with us, Buildbox is a software that allows anyone to make professional games without any prior coding skills. Hit games like Color Switch (which has amassed over 150 million downloads) and The Line Zen were made in a single week using our software. But the interesting thing, is how it all came to be …
Wow, we’ve just hit a new major milestone! Our Publisher Elite Program now has 25 deals either signed or in the process of closing. For those unfamiliar with Publisher Elite, it’s a year-long program where Buildbox founder, Trey Smith, works hand in hand with game creators to make, finalize, and …
Let’s be honest. It doesn’t matter whether you’re making games professionally or only in your spare time during the weekends. Life as an indie dev has tremendous highs, and also its fair share of frustrating lows. Here’s our list of …
Today, we’re going to share the same game dev secrets that we used to make hit games like Phases, The Line Zen, SKY, The Pit and more. Then we’ll walk you through the whole process and break down each secret strategy …
When you’re making games, knowing how to stay motivated and focused is important. Motivation is a HUGE determining factor for success. However, when you’re a solo indie dev making games only in your spare time, finding the motivation to see your game project through can be difficult. The simple truth is …
How can you make your app go viral? And what role can social influencers play in this game marketing strategy? Well, there are several different methods that you can use to help make your app go viral. Although there is no guarantee when it comes to virality, these tips …
ASO also referred to as App Search Optimization is the process of optimizing your mobile game or app to help boost it’s visibility and rank in the App Store search results. Although there’s no longer a silver bullet to app discoverability, ASO is an important part of marketing your …
Getting press coverage is one of the most effective game marketing methods for launching your app or game. However, it can also be a challenge for indie developers. In this article, we’ll show you how to easily get press and the best strategies to use to help you …
Over the past few weeks, we’ve covered some of the best strategies to use when making games, but what about the ones you should avoid? If you want to succeed in game development, it’s equally important to know what NOT to do. Below is our list of the most common …
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